Our Mission

To cultivate radically inclusive, compassionate, and empowered communities through trauma-informed work designed to drive sustainable change.

Our Vision

We believe in building a culture where trauma is recognized, healing is paramount, relationships are the primary value, and cultural humility is a universal goal.

Empowered Educators. Resilient Futures.

Educators & Youth-Seving Professionals of today are faced with navigating the complex needs of students who are victims of childhood trauma. Without adequate trauma-informed training to support students with strategies that build strength, emotional safety, and resilience, school educators and staff experience secondary traumatic stress at alarming volumes. Managing these circumstances without understanding the core principles of trauma takes a serious toll on staff wellness, burnout, and staff turnover in schools nationwide.

With trauma-informed training and support, everyone in the school community gains an understanding of trauma-related behaviors, cultural humility, and resilience-building skills to identify and respond supportively to trauma responses. Educators learn about protective factors they can take to prioritize their own physical and mental health, and as a result, are better equipped to support students who have experienced trauma.

Why We’re Here

Resilient Futures is a non-profit organization founded in 2018. We are dedicated to promoting well-being and fostering healing by implementing trauma-informed practices that support individuals and communities affected by trauma exposure and trauma histories. Through collaboration, education, and community engagement, we take an evidence-based, trauma-informed approach to address the widespread impact of traumatic events and traumatic experiences. Our work is rooted in the principles of trauma-informed care, ensuring that we create safe spaces for learning, growth, and resilience. We believe in the power of partnerships to drive systemic change, equipping staff members and organizations with the knowledge and skills needed to support those impacted by understanding trauma and its other forms. Our programs and initiatives align with best practices in the field, covering essential topics to build stronger, more resilient communities.

In 2018, Resilient Futures was created when three clinical psychologists, Dr. Laura McArthur, Dr. Eleonora Cahill, and Dr. Megan Brennan, united under a unified mission to cultivate safe and resilient communities for every young person.
Resilient Futures was conceived to help bridge the gap in trauma-informed training within schools and youth-serving organizations.
Behind many youth behavioral challenges lie untold stories of adversity, where what appears as maladaptive behaviors are often survival mechanisms in disguise. Now the question was how to bring this knowledge, along with practical trauma-informed tools and strategies, to Educators and Community Leaders - shifting mindsets, behaviors, and ultimately school culture - to drive sustainable change.
Drawing from their experience at acclaimed academic institutions such as the Harvard School of Education, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), UPenn, and more, the trio saw the urgent need for a dedicated nonprofit entity to cater fully to the clamoring demands for training and support from educational institutions nationwide.
As society grapples with the harsh realities of poverty, abuse & neglect, and other forms of trauma affecting our youth at alarming rates, Resilient Futures stands for hope and healing. With each passing day, schools and organizations increasingly acknowledge the profound impact of trauma on their students, teachers, and everyone in the school community. Consequently, the demand for trauma-informed training and programming has surged. 5 years since its founding, Resilient Futures has trained 5,400+ educators and community leaders, impacting over 165,000 students across the country.
At the heart of their work remains the commitment to unraveling the intricate web of trauma. Through comprehensive training and advocacy, Resilient Futures champions the cultivation of environments where safety and resilience flourish for all.

Voices of Resilience

Hear from our client partners about their experiences working with Resilient Futures to implement trauma-informed practices within their schools and organizations.

The Phoenix flower

With only a few drops of water, the Phoenix flower can be revived from dehydration and thrive. Like the Phoenix flower, through centralizing relationships and opportunities to relate & reflect, we can then restore and renew as individuals and communities.

Impact since 2018

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More than ever, our schools and youth-serving communities are in need of trauma-informed education, training, and resources. Your tax-deductible gift will directly fund our program expansion efforts, enabling us to provide trauma-informed training and resources to a greater number of educators, schools, and youth-serving organizations.

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